Architecture within the environmental context ; climate, topography, nature, human settlements and social aspects; mapping/interpreting the place, and incorporating this into a new proposal under geographical/social circumstances; sustainable development with regard to values and intervention to the existing environment; relationship of natural-cultural; human-environment interaction; building-environment interaction are the main focuses of this studio. Students are expected to be informed and think about the issues mentioned above during their studies. Other important issues of this studio are: ethics, collaboration, and communication.